Salhouse Broad Reviews Summary

Recreation Activities

Pros:

• "8 of us went canoeing had an incredible time spent an hour canoeing to the swan Inn, then had a drink at the pub and canoed back for an hour."
• "Nice, tranquil short walk right on the broad, perfect for dog walking."
• "The gentleman who got us into our lifejackets and set us up for travel was particularly good."
• "Great place to moor and also very popular for picnics."
• "The Hungry Otter’s home made food/ snacks are amazing!"
• "Gorgeous spot to launch water craft or just to paddle/swim and have a picnic."
• "Kids will love climbing in the hollow trees along the route."

Cons:

• "No where to fish from the bank except between the moored boats."
• "Unfortunately quite a vacant field when we arrived we were put on a known wasp nest."
• "A lot of restrictions, that before weren't in place. You are not allowed to pick a place to put your tent. Unable to swim in broads."
• "The river was very busy with motor boats going up and down so was not really ideal for canoeing and kayaking."
• "No wash facilities."
• "Not many places to sit and relax, no path around the broad."
• "It is a bit isolated, in that it is not possible to walk far along the broads."

Facilities & Cleanliness

Pros:

• "Facilities are basic, but clean and functional - and exactly as advertised."
• "The porta-loos were so lovely and clean!"
• "Very clean site. We have been guided on the phone to the car park car by a lovely person who overlooked the camping site."
• "Clean toilets at the car park."
• "Facilities were clean and tidy. Toilets were close and clean."
• "Toilets are were situated both ends or the field about 6 each side. Very clean, tidy and not smelly like other porta loos."
• "Plenty of clean toilets."

Cons:

• "Toilets are yuck and not very clean."
• "The toilets could have been cleaner, the chemical owns don't flush properly."
• "The toilets weren't great."
• "They were absolutely disgusting! Full of used tissue, some forms of packaging and discarded feminine products."

Staff & Service

Pros:

• "The check in process was really quick and simple - the Ranger was friendly and helpful."
• "The Ranger and site workers were lovely and very accommodating."
• "The staff on site were so helpful and friendly - really would recommend a visit!"
• "The ranger team are very friendly and welcoming."
• "Ranger's were very helpful and friendly too."
• "Rangers are really friendly and helpful."
• "The rangers were very polite and friendly and helpful."

Cons:

• "No onsite warden after 5pm & none of the phone numbers provided worked."
• "Samo stuff don't bower to help you at all."

Accessibility & Location

Pros:

• "Lovely setting right by salhouse broad. Pitches well spaced out."
• "The car park is 10 minutes walk from the Broad so not disabled friendly."
• "First of all the car park is free, and has toilet facility's in the car park itself."
• "A beautiful broad with plenty of room to explore on foot around the edge of the broad."
• "Very scenic, and just out of the main river."
• "Easy to find, we walked from Salhouse Station which takes about 45 minutes."
• "Fantastic location, right next to broads, peaceful."

Cons:

• "Expensive parking with limited booking options."
• "Took a bit of effort to find the place, signage could be improved."
• "Only thing to bare in mind is the car park does get very muddy when it's been raining."
• "Only draw back now being the introduction of parking charges."
• "Only bad point for me was a longer walk from the carpark to the water if you have to carry 20kg board."
• "Quite a walk from the car park with paddleboards."
• "My only dislike was the walk from the main car park to the broad, it was a bit longer than expected but is otherwise fairly suitable for those with disabilities."